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Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!

Vacation home in Monteverde with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, travel crib
Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Monteverde, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

This vacation home places you next to Ficus La Raiz and within a 10-minute walk of Monteverde Butterfly Gardens. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • The Bat Jungle - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!

Surrounded by the forest the house is set off the ground and has huge windows to give it spectacular views of the forest canopy and Nicoya Gulf. Big rooms and Queen size beds provide comfort, plus all the essentials and more are provided. The house is large enough for a family but also perfect for a couples romantic get-away. Located close to town but extremely private it is ideal as a base to enjoy all of Monteverdes attractions and is an attraction in itself that provides the peace to rest after a full day of activities.

As mentioned the house is located on a large property, there are other rent houses on the property but out of shouting distance to provide each with privacy. Just up the road from the property there are several restaurants, a couple small supermarkets, art galleries and souvenir shops. Also in the area there are several attractions such as private reserves, a butterfly garden, night tours and others.

The space

The house is located on a 27 acre property which guests can explore as they wish, providing them the opportunity to see lots of the local flora and fauna without having to book a tour or drive anywhere.

Interaction with guests

Our hostess will confirm your reservation, meet you for check in and help with any questions you might have about the house, the area, tour options, dining suggestions on anything else you might need. We will leave you to yourself once checked in but are available at any moment for any questions or help you may need.

Other things to note

As a note the sofa bed lacks privacy because it is located in the living area but not comfort since it has a double bed mattress on it.

This property has a security camera outside, facing the garage.
The vacation home features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a safe.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Above Gulf Vacation Home Monteverde
Above Gulf Vacation Montever
Above the Gulf Vacation Home Monteverde
Above the Gulf Vacation Home Private vacation home
Above the Gulf Vacation Home Private vacation home Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Monteverde, just steps from Ficus La Raiz and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens, and within a short walk of Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre. You'll also find Monteverde Orchid Garden and Hidden Valley Preserve less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Does Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View! have a hot tub?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

This vacation home offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is about 17.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!?

Yes, every accommodation at Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View! comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or mountain views.

Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

susan c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is hidden and it’s difficult to find at first however, the area is beautiful, away from the noises. Plenty of space, rooms are very nice, located near to several attractions, downtown area is a few minutes drive. Though there was wall fixed small fans, the rooms need a ceiling fan for better air flow. Overall it’s a great place to Experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful! Highly recommended - amazing view from the porch, and we saw toucans, bellbirds, capuchin monkey, agouti, coati, heard howler monkeys and manakins-- all while enjoying coffee of the porch. Feels like you're in the middle of the cloud forest but a quick drive or lovely walk to Santa Elena or Monteverde. We enjoyed the trails and the optional al fresco breakfast. Daniela is the best host. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly one of our favorite homes we’ve stayed in. Even the pictures don’t do it justice. Everything is beautifully crafted, comfortable, works well, and is thoughtful. Amazing property and kids loved the park. Close to everything. I made a mistake in booking on headcount but Danielle helped me remedy it in a thoughtful and considerate way. We saw so many animals off the deck, incredible views, peace and quiet. We would not hesitate to rent this place again in the region- it’s amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daniella was wonderful, meeting us upon arrival to explain use of the house and the area. She even arranged a night tour with George who was absolutely wonderful and interacted thoroughly with the children enhancing the experience. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Linda

Amazing property in Nature with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooks W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable reality, remote perception

Amazing place to stay. All the comforts you’d need on site and a quick walk or drive to town, but it leaves you feeling like you’re kilometers from the closest person. Check in/out was very easy and convenient. Communication was excellent. Driveway may be bumpy but it’s not a problem (probably even with a 2WD vehicle).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing rental house in Monteverde!

Just rent this house now and don't look elsewhere! Amazing view from the property. We saw a toucan, monkeys, coatis, agoutis, and other birds right from the porch. Close to everything in town and attractions. We had great communication with Daniela the host, and she arranged great guided tours for us. A truly incredible propety.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay!

The pictures don’t do this house justice. It’s beautiful inside and the nature outside is incredible. Small touches like including coffee, tea, board games and the yoga mat make this an exceptional Vrbo property. Daniela is exceptional with communication and arrangements. The only place I don’t go to 5 points is location and that’s only because of the road quality to get there. We had a high clearance, 2 wheel drive and still got bounced around. No way I could imagine taking a sedan there. All in all, a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I spent one night in this amazing property and loved every minute of it. The home was so unique with the whole place, including the furniture being built by the family's grandfather. You could tell how proud they were of all the work he had done. The views all around were amazing and we got to see some cool wildlife right from our deck. They also have hiking trails which we enjoyed around the property and my kids had fun at the playground. The hostess Daniela was amazing. She booked us our zip lining including transportation to and from and also arranged for our drive into Samara. She made everything so easy and made us a wonderful pancake breakfast in the morning. This was such a unique and beautiful property within walking distance to several restaurants and we would happily go back. Thank you, Daniela!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, lovely touches in the house, adorable host!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot. Very clean, lovely view, well equipped kitchen. Do note that the driveway down to the property is a bit steep, and might be tricky if you are in a sedan.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View

This house worked well for our family of adults. It’s close enough to town but it feels like a tree house in the woods. Great view of the Gulf of Nicoya. Communication with the host was always quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Z., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Start to Our Vacation

We were 4 travelers on our first trip together. Mom, Dad, Son, and Son's fiance. Staying at Above the Gulf house was a perfect place to begin our adventure! The house is unique and beautifully appointed. The view from the balcony drew us outside every afternoon. But what made it extra special was Daniela, our contact person. She promptly answered all our questions, and helped with several restaurant and tour suggestions. Thank you, Daniela!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!!

Everything about our stay was wonderful. I have too many things to rave about including the location, the house itself, the views, Daniela... I'll touch on a few things here. The house was in the perfect location, off-the-beaten track but close to town, a minute from the Monteverde Butterfly Garden, Valle Escondido Nature Reserve (Farm to Table Escondido) and a lot of other unique places. The house had everything needed inside and out. Amazing views of the gulf from all of the ceiling-to-floor windows in the back of the house, well-stocked in every room.... Daniela, who is the host of the property, came to meet us at the house the day after we arrived. She's wonderful. She told us about the history of the house and the surrounding property built by her grandfather. The handmade woodwork throughout the house is stunning. Daniela responded to my texts almost immediately, even to offer to meet us at the corner before entering the property because we arrived late at night and got confused as to where to turn, even though she sent a very detailed video of how to get to the front door.The wildlife around the house is abundant. White-faced monkeys greeted us on the patio the morning after we arrived. Birds, coatis, agoutis, and moreWe would all love to go back and stay in the exact same house. 
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Edmonton, AB

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous spot!

Our stay here was fabulous. The pictures don’t do it justice. The home is extremely clean and well taken care of. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped.It’s close enough to walk into the town of Monteverde and minutes to all of the excursions.We had monkeys visit our balcony and the view is incredible. To top it off, our host, Daniela was lovely and very responsive. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Gulf House - Home Away from Home

The Gulf House was perfect for our stay in Monteverde. It had everything we needed and more. The views were spectacular, and the property was close to town but secluded at the same time. Daniela was a great host. She was always quick to respond to our questions and to provide recommendations. She also assisted with booking various activities for us. Our favorite was the night tour with George! Would definitely recommend for your stay in Monteverde!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this house was just delightful for myself, my wife and our adult kid. Quiet, out of the way, but not really far from Sante Elaina. Nice view, if the weather co-operates. A bit of a rough driveway in, but then again a lot of the main roads were rough. Just a few easy steps into the place. Lots of space. Storage was adequate, A nice kitchen, for the cooking we did. There were several other houses very nearby that probably were built/owned by, the same owner/builder as well as a little outdoor playground of sorts, for both kids and adults. A short walk got me to a nearby Nature Sanctuary, which was one of the nicer ones we had been to. Groceries and dining were right out at the end of the road back to the house. A five minute walk through the woods/neighborhood. The internet/wifi was easy to access and worked just fine. Our host provided good info both prior and during our stay. She also provided entertainment for our last day. It was fun watching the monkeys from the deck. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovley home has all amenities. Daniela very responsive. A bit hard to find but very quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Dulong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this property, would highly recommend, amazing views with local wildlife coming to visit. A short drive into Monteverde, and dining options and a small supermarket very close by. Daniela the host was lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

william k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay with family in monteverde

Saw family of coati around property. Daniela was very helpful and prompt with her communications. Highly recommend if staying in monteverde with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

luke m., Carrboro NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Best hostess

Daniella helped us so much, really helped us create a fun family experience. And the house and property was really beautiful and secluded. Couldn’t have been happier
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply amazing!

We very much enjoyed our stay at this slice of heaven! The house is amazing with everything that you might need. The host, Daniela was even more amazing, if that is even possible. Daniela was so easy to work with and communicate with. She was extremely helpful with anything we needed. The wildlife, view and charm of this house would be hard to beat. We would not hesitate to stay at this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular house in the trees!

We would absolutely stay again at this house. The view was breathtaking, the house was clean, Daniela was so helpful and very responsive. She met us when we checked in and she is just lovely. It is a bit hard to find but she was so helpful in getting us there that once we found it, we had no issues going in and out. The house is very roomy and can fit at least 5-6 comfortably. The back deck is so wonderful in the early morning if you enjoy watching birds and various animals. Don’t miss out on this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A ton of fun!

We loved staying here. Daniela was very communicative, and sent great directions, including a very helpful video - without it, we might have still been wandering around the rainforest. The house is just a few minutes from town but feels like it’s tucked away, and we were able to see plenty of wildlife from the back balcony. Enough space for all of us, and the washer/dryer was a huge bonus so we could throw in a load of laundry. Highly recommend staying here if you need a lovely, comfortable place to stay in Monteverde!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024